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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Makeup for Head Shots

Hi Bellas,

I'm back with another post. I recently took some head shots. I'll be teaching a class at the Makeup Show NY and needed a picture to put in their publication. I decided to make a post out of it and give you tips for applying head shot makeup to yourself or others.

Click here for more!I actually took these pictures on a Tuesday night after a long day of work and class, at around 11:00pm lol. It helps to have BF who's a photographer. Check out my tips!

Tips for the FACE
Flash photography tends to wash out the face a bit, so I applied a heavier amount than usual. I made sure to work on my skin and make sure to contour the heck out of my face. I used the Cover FX cream foundation because it photographs beautifully. It gives great coverage but it also looks like skin. Remember - stay away from products with SPF for flash photography - you don't want the white cast on film.

Also, blush tends to not show on camera so I made sure to use NARS blushes which are super pigmented. Don't be afraid to add a little extra. I also stayed away from shimmer because that does not do well with photography. To take a little bit of the powder look away I used Skindinavia Moisturizing Makeup Setting Spray.

Tips for LIPS
For lips, I wanted to stick with a color that was rosy, my lips but better. I didn't want anything too nude or too dramatic since I wanted this to be pretty neutral. First, I lined my lips and filled them in completely. I wanted them to be defined for the picture. Then I covered it with the lipstick for color. Next, I added a sheer gloss just to the center of my bottom lip. You don't want to go too shiny all over for headshots because it looks a bit much.

Tips for EYES
For eye makeup, it's okay to have color, but you want to go for something on the neutral side - browns, creams, etc. I didn't feel that I had to have completely natural makeup...after all this is a head shot for a makeup artist. As a result, I went for a subtle smokey eyes using grays. I didn't need to do too much shadow since I stuck on a pair of lashes. Make sure to keep the shine to the minimum. Also, for eyebrows I tried to keep them very clean. Spend a little time on the brows, it really shapes the face.

The Final Look!
Here are some pre-shots to my head shots, lol. I'll have the official shots in an upcoming post.

I am BEYONDDDD excited to be able to meet you at The Makeup Show NY!!!! You look amazing and you do know I will be asking for an autograph. I am forever grateful for you participating in my blog series: "Up Close & Personal With Your Favorite Makeup Guru!"

pretty makeup ren...wish i could go to your class at the makeup show but i'm expecting so i can't go :( hopefully next year you will be there? you have definitely made me love graftobian makeup (that was one of the first displays i went to last year lol). :) thanks for the great posts

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About Me

Hi Guys, my name is Ren, a 30something Filipino-American residing in Atlanta, and obsessed with everything makeup. I'm a bonafide beauty blogger and freelance makeup artist. All information on this site is my opinion only...please feel free to try out recommended products at techniques at your discretion.

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